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MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-12-30 through 1864-01-03 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated December 30, 1864 through January 3, 1864. In this letter, Ewing discusses his wound and New Year festivities.
2nd Michigan Infantry; American Civil War; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing; Second Michigan Infantry; New Year's Eve; New Year's Day;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1862-11-02 Letter from Permilla Arthur
Letter from Permilla Arthur to Mack Ewing and Nan Ewing dated November 2, 1862. In this letter, she discusses the status of family members serving on the front.
American Civil War; Arthur, Permilla; Permilla Arthur; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Nan Ewing;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 22: Civil War diary of Cyrus Bacon
1861-1863 Diary of Cyrus Bacon
1861-1863 diary of Cyrus Bacon. In this diary, Bacon describes daily life in the Seventh Michigan Infantry. He gives vivid accounts of Yorktown, Fair Oaks, White Oak Swamp, Antietam, and Gettysburg.
American Civil War; Bacon, Cyrus; Cyrus Bacon; Seventh Michigan Infantry; 7th Michigan Infantry; Assistant Surgeon; Commissioned Officer; Yorktown (Va.); Battle of Yorktown; Seven Days Campaign; Seven Days' Battles, Va., 1862; Battle of Fair Oaks;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2004-22: Christian and Frederick Bush Collection
1863-06-07 Letter from Christian Bush
Letter from Christian Bush to George Bush dated June 7, 1863. In this letter, he describes finances, the status of his regiment, and his views on African Americans and abolitionists.
American Civil War; Bush, Christian; Christian Bush; Bush, George; George Bush; Seventh Michigan Cavalry; 7th Michigan Cavalry; Washington, D.C.; Corporal; slavery; African Americans; abolitionists; regimental history;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 61-9: George G. Christman Collection
1862-03-22 Letter from Clarence L. Houseman and William G. Houseman
Letter from Clarence L. Houseman and William G. Houseman to their sister, Sally Wheeler, dated March 22, 1862. In this letter, Clarence describes his regiment's movements, nearby Native Americans, horses, peddlers, supplies, stealing and John...
American Civil War; Clarence L. Houseman; Houseman, Clarence L.; William G. Houseman; Houseman, William G.; Sally (Houseman) Wheeler; Wheeler, Sally (Houseman); Seventh Kansas Cavalry; 7th Kansas Cavalry; Humboldt (Kan.); regimental history; Native...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 56-6: Gladys Niles Halbert Collection
1862-09-21 Letter from Daniel Halbert
Letter from Daniel Halbert to his cousin, Maria Halbert, dated September 21, 1862. In this letter, he discusses receiving a new uniform, the status of his regiment, the brass band, and food.
American Civil War; Daniel Halbert; Halbert, Daniel; Maria Halbert; Halbert, Maria; Sixth Michigan Infantry; 6th Michigan Infantry; private; New Orleans (La.); clothes; uniform; regimental history; brass band; band; music; food;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1862-01-05 Letter from Mary McClung
Letter from Mary McClung to Nan Hank dated January 5, 1861. In this letter, she discusses community news and courting.
American Civil War; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Hank, Nan; Nan Hank; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; McClung, Mary; Mary McClung; courting;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
1863-05-17 Letter from Henry Albert Potter
Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his father, Edward Potter, dated May 17, 1863. In this letter, he discusses his opinion article in the newspaper, the Conscription Act, the company band, an amputation, and the death of a friend.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; Edward Potter; Potter, Edward; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Murfreesboro (Tenn.); First Lieutenant; Commissioned Officer; Conscription Act of 1863; band; music; death;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 70-57: W. R. Fudge Collection
1861-1863 Diary of James W. Hoffman Transcript
1861-1863 Diary transcript of James W. Hoffman. In this diary, he discusses joining his regiment, riding on the railroad, soldier life, picket duty, dress parades, illnesses, riding a steamboat, his horse, skirmishes, visiting locals, African...
American Civil War; Hoffman, James W.; James W. Hoffman; 3rd Michigan Cavalry; Third Michigan Cavalry; enlistment; railroad; soldier life; picket duty; dress parade; illness; health; steamer; horse; skirmish; civilians; African Americans; slavery;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 63-53: J. W. Lyman Collection
1861-08-07 Discharge Certificate of James Elderkin
Discharge certificate of James D. Elderkin dated August 7, 1861.
American Civil War; James D. Elderkin; Elderkin, James D.; 1st Michigan Infantry; First Michigan Infantry; Fifth Michigan Infantry; 5th Michigan Infantry; band; discharge;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 63-53: J. W. Lyman Collection
1862-08-12 Reenlistment Certificate of James Elderkin
Reenlistment Certificate for James D. Elderkin dated August 12, 1862.
American Civil War; James D. Elderkin; Elderkin, James D.; 1st Michigan Infantry; First Michigan Infantry; Fifth Michigan Infantry; 5th Michigan Infantry; band; discharge; reenlistment
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 63-53: J. W. Lyman Collection
1893-01-26 Pension Certificate for James D. Elderkin
Pension Certificate of James D. Elderkin dated January 26, 1893.
American Civil War; James D. Elderkin; Elderkin, James D.; 1st Michigan Infantry; First Michigan Infantry; Fifth Michigan Infantry; 5th Michigan Infantry; band; pension
Civil War Manuscripts

Photograph of Lafayette Light Guard Military Review
Photograph of the Lafayette Light Guard in Paw Paw (Mich.) taken the morning the regiment left to join the Seventieth New York Infantry on June 13, 1861.
American Civil War; Lafayette Light Guard; Seventieth New York Infantry; 70th New York Infantry; Paw Paw (Mich.); soldiers; band; parade; military review
Civil War Photographs

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1861-12-15 Letter from Mary McClung
Letter from Mary McClung to Nan Hank dated December 15, 1861. In this letter, she discusses community news, particularly regarding the war.
American Civil War; Mary McClung; McClung, Mary; Hank, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Nan Hank; Nancy (Hank) Ewing;
Civil War Manuscripts

Nineteenth Michigan Infantry band
Photograph of 19th Michigan Infantry band. 1862.
American Civil War ; Nineteenth Michigan Infantry ;19th Michigan Infantry; band
Civil War Photographs

10th Michigan Infantry - Page 070
This volume follows the Michigan volunteers in the Tenth Michigan Infantry. The series is a compilation of the military history of each soldier of the Civil War who was a resident of the State of Michigan at the time of enlistment.
American Civil War; Regimental Histories; Soldiers; 10th Michigan Infantry; Tenth Michigan Infantry;
Michigan Civil War Volunteer Registries

11th Michigan Infantry - Page 022
This volume follows the Michigan volunteers in the Eleventh Michigan Infantry. The series is a compilation of the military history of each soldier of the Civil War who was a resident of the State of Michigan at the time of enlistment.
American Civil War; Regimental Histories; Soldiers; 11th Michigan Infantry; Eleventh Michigan Infantry; Reorganized 11th Michigan Infantry; Reorganized Eleventh Michigan Infantry
Michigan Civil War Volunteer Registries

11th Michigan Infantry - Page 023
This volume follows the Michigan volunteers in the Eleventh Michigan Infantry. The series is a compilation of the military history of each soldier of the Civil War who was a resident of the State of Michigan at the time of enlistment.
American Civil War; Regimental Histories; Soldiers; 11th Michigan Infantry; Eleventh Michigan Infantry; Reorganized 11th Michigan Infantry; Reorganized Eleventh Michigan Infantry
Michigan Civil War Volunteer Registries

11th Michigan Infantry - Page 037
This volume follows the Michigan volunteers in the Eleventh Michigan Infantry. The series is a compilation of the military history of each soldier of the Civil War who was a resident of the State of Michigan at the time of enlistment.
American Civil War; Regimental Histories; Soldiers; 11th Michigan Infantry; Eleventh Michigan Infantry; Reorganized 11th Michigan Infantry; Reorganized Eleventh Michigan Infantry
Michigan Civil War Volunteer Registries

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